Taotai Mountain Forest Park

　　"The First Garden from the West" — Taotai Forest Park is located 3.5 kilometers west of Kongtong District, covering an area of 217,000 mu. It is a provincial nature reserve and forest park, serving as a natural zoo and botanical garden. The scenic area has a forest coverage rate of 70%, with over 90 species of woody plants from 33 families, more than 3,000 species of herbaceous plants, and over 20 types of edible fungi. It is home to more than 30 species of nationally protected wild animals such as the leopard, sika deer, roe deer, musk deer, and Lady Amherst's pheasant. The main peak, Taotai Mountain, stands at an elevation of 2,234 meters, making it the highest peak in Pingliang. At the summit, there are the Taibai Temple, Bodhisattva Temple, Dragon King Temple, Sky Bridge, grottoes, and various myths and legends, making it a sacred "Green Mountain Shrine" revered in Taoism. The natural landscape is unique, featuring verdant peaks, vast pine-covered valleys, and majestic scenery. Especially after summer rains clear, clouds and mist rise and envelop the mountaintop, forming a giant mushroom-like shape that lingers for a long time. When the setting sun casts its slanting rays, the scene shimmers with extraordinary light, creating a spectacular view historically known as "Taotai Gathering Clouds." From the mountaintop, one can look west to Liupan and Kongtong, south to Guanshan, north to the "Five-Finger Plain," and gaze down upon the Pingliang Plain. The Shiwangou Scenic Area boasts unique landforms and beautiful scenery, where Dayinshan Mountain and Kongtong Mountain stand in distant correspondence, traditionally regarded as sister mountains since ancient times. Within Shiwangou, the Huanglong, Qinglong, Bailong, and Chilong waterfalls are distributed in a terraced fashion, truly…

　　"Peaks rise in thousands all around, while a stream flows through the center." Taotai Forest Park is rich in historical relics, with uniquely styled temple architecture, a long Taoist history, numerous legends and sites of ancient seekers of immortality, and praise from literati and scholars, further enhancing the fame of Kongtong and Taotai. During temple fair days, worshippers and tourists come in an endless stream. The beautiful and mystical Taotai Forest Park welcomes guests from all directions to visit, explore, discover ancient sites, and enjoy its wonders.

　　Taotai Mountain Villa is one of the main attractions of Taotai Forest Park. In December 2003, it was rated as a National AA-level Tourist Attraction. The villa is situated at the foot of Taotai Mountain, 8 kilometers from the urban area, and covers an area of 15,000 mu. It consists of four valley systems and is a forest ecological tourism sanctuary that integrates lush mountain scenery, the charm of streams, and exotic flavors. There, spring brings blooming mountain flowers, summer offers cool and pleasant weather, autumn displays abundant mountain fruits, and winter blankets the pines in snow. With distinct seasons and ever-changing scenery, it is the perfect place to return to and enjoy nature, and to rejoice in its beauty.

　　Admission: 20 RMB per person

　　Group rate: 16 RMB per person

　　Contact number: 0933-8230878